May 16, 2014 9:23pm EDTMay 16, 2014 7:54pm EDTCharlotte coach Alan Major will spend the summer dealing with health matters. Major announced Friday that he will take a leave of absence. He is expected to return by the start of the school year.Alan Major(AP Photo)

Charlotte coach Alan Major will spend the summer addressing his health.

Major announced Friday that he is taking a leave of absence to deal with several issues. He is expected to return by the start of the school year.

"My family has a history of heart and eye issues, and I plan to have procedures done over the next couple of months to address them," Major, 45, said in a statement released by the university (per The Charlotte Observer).

Athletic director Judy Rose said Major waited a long time to schedule the procedures.

"Quite honestly, he put his personal health on hold for the entire (2013-14) season,” she said.

Major led the 49ers to a 17-14 record (7-9 Conference USA) last season, the program's second consecutive winning campaign. He has a 61-63 record in four seasons as the Niners' coach.